The term 'cataleptic state' is a TRANCE-like state of immobility and unresponsiveness to external stimuli. It is often associated with catatonia, a mental disorder characterized by muscular rigidity and an inability to move or speak. Cataleptic states can also be induced by hypnosis or drugs, and are sometimes used in religious ceremonies. The term 'TRANCE' is often used to describe this state, as it is a state of altered consciousness in which the individual is highly suggestible.